The Best Episodes of Death by Lightning Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(1166 votes)

   #1 - The Man from Ohio

   S1:E111/6/2025

   At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.

   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky

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   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky
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   7.6/10(986 votes)

   #2 - Party Faithful

   S1:E211/6/2025

   In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.

   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky

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   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky
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   7.8/10(910 votes)

   #3 - Casus Belli

   S1:E311/6/2025

   Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.

   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky

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   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky
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   8.2/10(926 votes)

   #4 - Destiny of the Republic

   S1:E411/6/2025

   Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.

   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky

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   Director:Matt Ross

   Writer:Mike Makowsky